East Asia, China, Northern Song Dynasty, Guangdong, Xicun kiln, ca. early 12th century CE. A fabulous stoneware basin of sizable scale presenting a concave base and thick walls that swell outwards to an inward-rolled rim. Enveloped in brown glaze, the vessel has been impressed with 6 floral motifs at the center of its interior basin. Remains of symbols painted onto the underside of the base may have once been Chinese characters indicating ownership. This basin bears a striking resemblance to those found in the Lingga and Pulau Buaya shipwrecks, and thus was likely manufactured in the Xicun kilns of the Guangdong province. Size: 12.5" Diameter x 4.8" H (31.8 cm x 12.2 cm)

Provenance: private Lumberton, Texas, USA collection, acquired before 2010

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#183652

Some restoration or adhesive along stable hairline fissure extending down wall from rim, and expected weathering with nicks, abrasions, and minor chipping to surface as shown. Otherwise, mostly intact with liberal remaining pigments. Marine encrustations in areas.